Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory 🔬

 

On this National Science Day, I would like to thank  Dr. Vineet Soni, an esteemed Indian plant physiologist, biotechnologist, and social activist. Born into a legacy of scientific excellence as the son of the renowned botanist Professor P.L. Swarnkar.

He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in plant bioenergetics and recently he is honored as the 'Father of Indian Plant Bioenergetics.' His research has significantly advanced our understanding of plant physiology and biotechnology, earning him international recognition. As an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Linnean Society of London, he has cemented his place among the leading scientists in his field.

Beyond his academic achievements, he is a dedicated conservationist. He is the founder of the "Save Guggul Movement," a pioneering community-based conservation effort aimed at protecting threatened plant species, particularly guggul (Commiphora wightii). His tireless efforts in biodiversity conservation have made a lasting impact on environmental sustainability and plant preservation in India.

Currently, he is Head of the Department of Botany and Associate Dean, College of Science at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. Under his leadership, the department continues to flourish as a center for excellence in botanical research and education.

On this special occasion of National Science Day, we honor Dr. Vineet Soni for his invaluable contributions to science and society. His dedication and pioneering work inspire future generations of scientists to pursue research with passion and purpose, ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.

I would like to thanks Dr. Sunita Parihar maam (my supervisor), Dr. Manisha Maam, Dr. Hanwant Singh, Dr. Deepak kumar, Dr. Upma Bhatt, Dr. Jyotshana, Dr. Subhangini, Dr. Garishma, HariDev Sir, Komal Sharma, and My new collegue Dipti, Aditi and Anjali Team of Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory for their support and encouragement. 

Dr. Vineet Soni 

(Head Department of Botany and Associate Dean College of Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur India)

World Environment Day Program

 

World Environment Day 

June 5, 2024

*Online National Level Quiz Competition* 

(For College and School Students)

Participate in the *World Environment Day 2024* , online quiz competition.

Organised by WWF-India, Udaipur Division and Indian Biodiversity Conservation Society (IBCS)

Register yourself before 04/06/2024 (05:00 PM)

Share it with your circle! 🌱  

*Top 50 winners will receive an E-certificate for participation.*

Quiz link will be activated on 5th June 2024 at 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM and shared through Whatspp channel. 

Click the link below to register :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12S4zQ5d_PbZu41n-yqK4qG5CDmn22EMaMT7y016ogQ8/edit

Arun Soni

Officer-In-charge,

WWF-India 

Udaipur Division

Dr. Sonika Kushwaha

President

IBCS India

Hitesh Shreemal

District Coordinator 

IBCS, Udaipur

Contact Us For More Details:

Yashwant Sompura

(WWF-India, Udaipur Volunteer and Co-DC IBCS, Udaipur)

(World Environment Day Program Coordinator)

8094545373 sompurayashwant1@gmail.com

One day hands on activity for Seedball and Eco-bricks making

 One day hands on activity for Seedball and Eco-bricks making organized by Indian Biodiversity Conservation Society, Uttarpradesh, India in Maa Vaishno TT College, Umarda. Udaipur  Rajasthan.

 

Organizer

Yashwant Sompura 

(Co-district coordinator 

IBCS, Udaipur)

NEET IS THE PART OF LIFE NOT A LIFE

 

Dr. Vineet Soni Sir

I am Yashwant Sompura, Msc Botany student , Department of BotanyMohanlalSukhadiaUniversityUdaipurRajasthanIndia.  Today, I would like to my dessertation supervisor and one of the best teacher , friend of my life. His name is Dr Vineet Soni, a 45 year old plant conservation biologist from Jaipur, India. Recently, worked as Associate professor and Head Department of Botany Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur Rajasthan India. I never saw the down-to-earth personality like him in my life. It was really great moments for me to meet and work with him.

Dr. Vineet Soni ( Associate professor & Head Department of Botany Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur Rajasthan India)

Vineet Soni is the founder of the "Save Guggul Movement", a community-based conservation effort to conserve threatened plant species, particularly guggul. Dismayed to see the guggul plant slipping towards extinction in an apparent climate of indifference, he founded the Save Guggul Movement in November 2007. Less than three years later, the fortunes of the guggul plant are looking up. Vineet Soni is living proof that, with a little determination and some help from your friends, one person can make a difference.His conservation efforts were well received by local villagers and conservation communities. Soni was profiled as one of 20 global "Earth Movers" by IUCN and interviewed by UNESCO.

He then joined the Birla Institute of Scientific Research and University of Rajasthan for doctoral research (PhD) work on various aspects of biotechnology and physiology of Commiphora wightii. In 2004, Soni received visiting fellowship to work on plant bioenergetics at University of Geneva, Switzerland. Through the Bio-Rad fellowship, he visited European Molecular Biology Laboratory at Heidelberg, Germany in 2005. Thereafter in 2006, Soni received prestigious award from Nature Publishing Group to present his research work at Gordon Conference at Boston, USA.

After receiving PhD degree, Soni worked as Post-Doctoral research fellow with Professor Reto J. Strasser at University of Geneva, Switzerland. In 2010, UNESCO, France published his special interview entitled 'Why Vineet Soni is bent on saving the guggul plants?' in 'A World of Science' journal.[8] In 2011, he served as a visiting scientist at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, France. He is a member of three International Union for Conservation of Nature commissions: the Species Survival Commission, the World Commission for Protected Areas, and the Commission on Education and Communication and elected fellow of many prestigious societies i.e. the Academy of Plant Sciences of India, Mendelian Society of India, Indian Botanical Society, Indian Council for Plant Conservation and Linnean Society of London. He is a member of three International Union for Conservation of Nature commissions: the Species Survival Commission, the World Commission for Protected Areas, and the Commission on Education and Communication.

He has 110 published research papers and has authored 2 books. He has organized over a dozen national and international seminars and conferences. He has been convener of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, MLSU, Udaipur.

From 2 months ago they have started a new initiative for motivation of NEET and IIT students and concerning  with their problems. 

A Plastic awareness campaign on A tackle against plastic: Rethink and Reuse

Inauguration and poster launch

Date: 1/08/2023

Time: 1.00 pm

The students of MSc, Department of Botany, MLS University, Udaipur, Rajasthan (India) under the guidance of Dr. Vineet Soni (Head Department of Botany) conducted an awareness campaign on plastic awareness. The theme for the campaign was “A tackle against plastic: Rethink and reuse”.

                (Poster launching by Dean, University College of Science and HOD Botany)

WASTE TO WEALTH: MANAGEMENT OF WASTE

Yashwant Sompura, Shivani Nalwaya.

University College of Science MLS University Udaipur Rajasthan. -313001

INTRODUCTION

The waste is not a prime product's. waste to wealth means moving waste to a valuable utility. before 1950 there was no waste problems found in India. the garbage waste is an organic rich substance. Plastic waste is the major garbage waste material. 50 % of plastic waste recycled every year and reuse to produced useful products. the plastic waste is non- biodegradable material and it concern many environmental and health problems in worldwide. Municipal solid waste (MSW) such as plastic bottles, domestic garbage is harmful and noxious to environment and health. these substances spread out into soil and impact the quality. When they are treated, spread out in the form of Greenhouse gas(GHG) and causes the global warming if they are not treated they are harmful to environment and health also. this type of waste problems is chiefly found in urban area. The plastic and domestic waste is the serious concern worldwide. the domestic waste is two of types biodegradable as well as non-biodegradable. the non-biodegradable products may be carcinogenic and toxic in nature. Out of total waste 50% is recycled and reuse by manufacture of different types of products. these wastes are harmful for environment. careless disposal of domestic waste and plastic blocks the porosity of the soil and impact on groundwater recharge. Waste is define as a "substance or objects, which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of or are required to be disposed of by the provisions of national laws" by Basel convention in 1989.

DOMESTIC AND MUNICIPAL WASTE

Domestic and municipal waste such as plastic bottles, plastic canes, polybag etc. These all are toxic in nature and non-biodegradable. These are causes some health problems such as hygiene. The plastic waste when add with solid waste or biodegradable waste, reduces the capacity of decomposition. If when plastic waste mixed with earth or soil it impacts the flow of water.

MANAGEMENT OF WASTE

There are a common method for management of waste such as plastic waste etc.: 1. Reduce: 2. Reuse 3. Recycle: Reducing, reusing, recovering and recovering of waste behaviour can make change our environment. Through this concept it may treating and safely disposing of waste and it is possible to prevent the pollution and ecological degradation. Through the waste we can promote the economic and social development by providing job to our youth. In this activity so many people are under the target and focus group which may become beneficiary and part of this program. farmers can get biofertilizers or manures with low price and collaboration with recycler industries. generations of less waste, reuse of consumable consumable recycling of waste & recovery of valuable resource from waste are considered as good practices. This process of conversion of waste to a product that can be put to primary use can be viewed as a profess of generating wealth hence the praise 'Waste to Wealth.

 

  USE OF WASTE

1. Plastics waste use as formation in fuel. 2. The plastic waste, we could use in better road such as bitumin. 3. We should use the waste for energy production. 4. Food waste shouldn't be waste which can be converting into compost and vermi compost.

WASTE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  In domestic or municipal waste plastic waste causes major problems and their management are very complex method. Plastic waste is non-biodegradable, light in weight and use in daily lives. Plastic waste such as polythene, polystyrene, Plastic bottles etc. production of plastic increases gradually. 1 trillion tons plastics produce every around the world. every year the country produces a whopping 62 million tonnes of waste out of which 45 million tonnes of waste remains untreated. The need of the hour is to extend the reach and accessibility of start-ups like these so that more people become aware about waste management Over 75% of the waste we generate is recyclable but we, in India, recycle just 30%.